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AQA · GCSE · Biology · Higher

Cellular Location of the CF Gene

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder caused by a faulty gene.

Where in a cell would the CF gene be found?

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  1. 1 Identifies the nucleus or a chromosome.

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In the nucleus, on a chromosome.

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In the DNA.

DNA alone does not identify the required cell location; name the chromosome or nucleus.